Urban Stray Cats Pose Higher Risk of Toxoplasmosis Transmission

Stray and feral cats in busy areas with high human population density are more likely to shed the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, according to a study from the University of California-Davis. The research also found a correlation between temperature fluctuations and parasite shedding. The study highlights the need to consider environmental factors and population density in addressing the transmission of toxoplasmosis, suggesting that managing feral cat populations could help reduce the spread of the disease.